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Underwriting Governance Specialist

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A leading insurer is seeking an Underwriting Governance Specialist to support the delivery of its underwriting audit plan and broader governance framework across all classes of business. Working within a small, high-impact team, this role offers significant exposure to the wider organisation and plays a key part in supporting underwriting governance activities, including underwriting authorities, breach analysis, and exception reporting. You will also collaborate closely with senior underwriting and operations teams to help strengthen control frameworks across the business.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support delivery of the underwriting audit plan across the organisation
  • Assist in the development and ongoing enhancement of the audit and control framework
  • Prepare pre-audit materials and support the execution of audits
  • Communicate audit findings and updates to senior stakeholders and committees
  • Track audit actions through to completion, ensuring timely resolution
  • Support the management and annual review of underwriting authorities
  • Assist with breach analysis, exception reporting, and peer review controls
  • Contribute to the development of systems supporting remote auditing
  • Support underwriting governance, training, and onboarding activities

Requirements:

  • Experience within the Lloyd’s and/or company insurance markets, ideally gained through underwriting, delegated authority, or broader technical operational insurance roles
  • Confident communicator with experience engaging senior stakeholders
  • Strong report writing skills
  • Excellent organisation
  • Ability to manage competing priorities effectively

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Job Posted:
April 24, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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On-site work
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